Kentucky Coal and Clay Mine Maps and Data (1884 to Present)
The Mine Map Information Center has operated the Mine Map Repository for the Division of Mine Safety (DMS) for more than 30 years. This program is sponsored by the U.K. Center for Applied Energy Research in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining’s (OSM) Mine Map Repository in Pittsburgh and is operated out of the facilities of the DMS.
Currently, the office has more than 175,000 paper coal mine maps on file and 183,000 mine records in the corresponding database. The maps range in date from 1948 to present, while the data spans 1884 to present. A fire in 1948 destroyed 30,000 plus mine maps, but many have been replaced over the years with a few old maps prior to 1948 on file. The office receives all active coal mine maps each year as well as any closure maps. Additionally, DMS receives every six months maps of mines in the proximity of oil and gas wells. A major concern is the underground mine map. However, DMS also has a complete record of every surface mine maps on file. Coal seam data is also maintained for the Commonwealth.
If you would like to visit the facility to obtain mapping information or to view the map documents, contact us and make an appointment at (502) 782-6307. To view coal mine maps on the internet or to download scanned maps and print mine reports, go to theKentucky Mine Mapping Information System.
Visitors to the facility may obtain printed reports based on database searches or database extracts in digital format. The mine data may be accessed using any possible search criteria as well as location based on U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps.
Underground Mine Maps
Recent updates include mine location data and coordinates, standardized "Data Block" (this does not replace your own title block) and other conventions. Follow the guidelines on the Underground Mine License Requirements page and corresponding map transmittal letter.
Surface Mine Maps
DMS requires a surface mine map that depicts dated mined-out areas for past, present and 12-month projections. Note that the latitude and longitude should be where the haul road intersects the coal seam at the works. DMS will no longer accept an MRP map for surface mine licensing. Follow the guidelines on the Surface Mine License Requirements page and corresponding map transmittal letter.
Coal Seam Information